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2017 March, 9

5 Must-Know Tips Before You Travel to Disneyland

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T18:10:43-04:00March 9, 2017|Disneyland|0 Comments

Have you ever been to Disneyland Theme Park? Or will this be your very first time visiting this incredible park? There are so many things to do and see all at one magical place. Whether you have never gone before or go all the time here are 5 Must-Know Tips before your next visit to Disneyland Theme Park! 1. One of the best unknown tips is that the best time to go to Disneyland is in mid to late September, January, and even the first part of May because crowds are usually lower and because the weather is not too [...]

2016 December, 7

Which Good Neighbor Hotel is best for you?

travelmagicstg2016-12-07T06:00:55-05:00December 7, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Are you traveling to Disneyland or California Adventure theme parks soon and are you trying to find the best place for you to stay? If there are no rooms available at one of the fabulous Disney Hotels: Paradise Pier, Disneyland Hotel, or Californian Grand, then a good neighbor hotel is the next best choice. There are over 40 good neighbor hotels that offer award winning accommodations, complimentary food, secure parking; some also offer free parking, and many offer the convenience of being located within walking distance to Disneyland and California Adventure Parks. A good neighbor hotel is a hotel that [...]

2016 October, 6

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa: A First Timer’s Guide

travelmagicstg2016-10-06T06:00:48-04:00October 6, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

So, you’ve decided to go to Disneyland with your family and you’re trying to select the right hotel for you. Your travel agent (that’s me, Jeri May) sends you pricing for several different hotels and the most expensive one on the list is Disney’s Grand Californian. Why would you choose the most expensive property on the list? I recently decided to splurge and stay at the Grand Californian and I’m so glad I did! Here are five reasons why you should spend the extra money and stay at this amazing hotel: The Private Entrance into California Adventure Park [...]

2016 October, 4

A Preview of Adventures by Disney “Southern California Backstage Magic”

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T16:52:30-04:00October 4, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Adventures by Disney is an amazing way to see the world with a Disney difference. Your tour will have two Adventure Guides take you into VIP access areas and to private events and cultural experiences that only the Disney name can unlock. Also included with your Adventure are most meals, admission fees to attractions, transportation within the vacation, and luggage service when changing hotel accommodations. The accommodations are all selected by Disney to give you the best experience available, and since Disney knows families, you can be sure that there are fun, family activities, with special events just for the [...]

2016 May, 24

Chip n’ Dale Critter Breakfast at Storytellers Cafe

travelmagicstg2016-05-24T06:00:03-04:00May 24, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Going to Disneyland anytime soon? If so, you HAVE to give Chip n’ Dale’s Critter Breakfast at Storytellers Café a shot! Storytellers Café is located inside Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa. You can enter via the hotel’s main entrance, Downtown Disney, or by the private entrance from California Adventure. The setting and the theme of Storytellers is quite impressive. It has two large dining areas that are connected by the buffet area. Storytellers Café keeps in line with the theming of the Grand Californian. Its American mountain lodge motif is very inviting with its earthy tones and [...]

2016 April, 14

10 Reasons You Why You Should Stay At Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

travelmagicstg2016-04-14T06:00:58-04:00April 14, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Napa Rose. This beautiful restaurant has a Napa Valley theme and specializes in California cuisine. It's 16,000-bottle wine cellar offers a selection of 80 wines by the glass and an award winning list of over 450 international wines. You can even dine in the patio with a view of California Adventure! Storytellers Café is another delicious option at The Grand Californian Resort & Spa. The walls feature murals that depict scenes from classic California stories. Enjoy a breakfast buffet with Chip, Dale, and friends, but don't forget to venture back for dinner and try the famous corn chowder. It has [...]

2016 April, 12

Aladdin’s Oasis Paint The Night Dining Package– A Review

travelmagicstg2023-10-30T16:49:03-04:00April 12, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Disneyland has 2 amazing ways to splurge on dining and get Preferred Viewing for the Paint The Night Parade! You can dine at Blue Bayou or Aladdin’s Oasis. Blue Bayou is a nice sit down restaurant in New Orleans Square; and Aladdin’s Oasis is small café located in Adventureland. At Aladdin’s Oasis, the Paint the Night special is an On-the-Go package which you can dine in or take it with you! The Rules for the Package are Simple: One Paint the Night preferred viewing area voucher per Dining Package purchased. Each person in the party must purchase a Dining [...]

2016 March, 21

Fun Facts about Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

travelmagicstg2016-03-21T06:00:47-04:00March 21, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is one of three amazing hotels located right at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Paradise Pier Hotel offers a beach and sand setting that makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time, but with a modern twist. It is more casual then the other two Disneyland Resorts, yet truly elegant at the same time. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel has 502 guest rooms and suites that offer both Queen or King size beds. Some guest rooms, if needed and available, will also include a daybed making this hotel perfect for almost any [...]

2016 March, 14

The “Grotesque Birds” of Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

travelmagicstg2016-03-14T06:00:55-04:00March 14, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Disneyland's Grand Californian Resort is home to statues from the "The California Native" series. These pieces of art were inspired by the "Grotesque Birds" created by the Martin Brothers in England between the years of 1875 and 1920. The Grand Californian's "Grotesque Birds," (I also heard several cast members refer to them as Grotesqueries.) were created by Susan Dannenfelser. Some of the birds in the Disney collection have removable heads. I heard a couple reasons for this. One was that they were made to hold tobacco and the other was that they were used by bootleggers to hold contraband liquor [...]

2016 February, 3

Parades at Disneyland

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T17:56:47-04:00February 3, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

There’s an old song from the 1930’s called, “I Love a Parade”. It talks about the marching feet and the beat of the drum and how much the writer loves just being there for the parade. Well, that pretty much sums up how I feel about the parades at the Disneyland Resort, both at Disneyland and California Adventure! Right now, there are three parades going on at the Disneyland Resort. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade- Usually, this parade is the afternoon parade in the Disneyland Park. Kicking off around 3pm, this parade is a must for music lovers, especially lovers of Classic [...]